TOREROS FACING ‘A VERY DAUNTING STRETCH’

After Saint Mary’s next Saturday, the Toreros play three straight on the road. Plus, USD plays seven games vs. teams who were off when the Toreros played their previous game. Translation: the opponent is more rested. No other WCC team plays more than three such games.

USD leading scorer Johnny Dee welcomes the test.

“I’m excited about it to be honest with you,” he said. “Coach Grier says take it one game at a time. One game’s not going to kill you. One game’s not going to make you. It’s one game at a time and right now we’re focused on Gonzaga.”